Climb Elevated Eatery

This place is just amazing. We’ve eaten here at least once pretty much every year we take our summer vacation. This year we were staying in Creede, but made reservations and drove up just to eat at THE CLIMB. It’s that good. The owners and the staff are just absolutely amazing and friendly and work hard to make sure your visit is unforgettable. I order the Peak Experience menu item myself and highly recommend it, my daughter recommends the homemade fettuccine Alfredo. She’s an Alfredo aficionado and claims it’s the best there is. Her friend recommends the quail. But let’s be honest, everything that comes out of this kitchen is amazing. You won’t be disappointed!

I love restaurants that have no comparable competition in their area yet still strive for a level of quality that sets them apart to high degree. Climb is far and away the best restaurant in Lake City. We started with a charcuterie board, highlighted by a delicious elk sausage and locally sourced honey. I followed that up with the "Taste of Colorado". A combination plate of elk tenderloin, lamb chop, and southern fried quail. All three were cooked perfectly and each included a gastrique that paired nicely. Elk/blueberry, quail/raspberry, and lamb/balsamic glaze. The pièce de résistance was entitled "Elevated S'mores" which consisted of a deconstructed s'more enriched with a fresh baked brownie and French vanilla ice cream. Portion sizes on all our plates were generous to say the least, yet not a morsel was left to be brought home. Even better, the service was superb! What a pleasant surprise to find this place tucked away in the San Juans. An absolute MUST if driving through this quiet mountain town.

OMG! By far the best restaurant and service I have ever had!!! I had the Alfredo, my wife had the Pork Chop. All I can say is incredible!!! Can’t wait to eat there again! Raz was our server. What an incredible man. His story is breathtaking. Congratulations to him and his wife! Jerry and his wife are absolutely some of the nicest people I have ever met!! Thanks to all the staff!!